Risk Factors for Failure of Nonoperative Treatment for Unilateral Cervical Facet Fractures
Asian Spine Journal
; : 356-364, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Retrospective clinical study.PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to determine what percentage of patients who underwent nonoperative management of unilateral non-displaced or minimally displaced facet fractures progressed radiographically and to determine what percentage of patients required surgical intervention and to identify risk factors for failure of conservative management. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE According to most commonly used classification systems, unilateral, non-and minimally displaced facet fractures are be amendable to nonoperative management.METHODS:
A retrospective review of the Trauma Registry of a Level I trauma center was performed to identify all patients diagnosed with a non- or minimally displaced unilateral facet fracture which was managed nonoperatively. Several demographic variables and clinical outcomes were recorded. Using computed tomography scanning and plain radiographs, fracture pattern, listhesis, displacement, angle and percentage of the facet that included the fracture were determined. Radiographic progression was defined as the occurrence of listhesis of more than 10% of the anterior-posterior dimensions of the inferior vertebral body during radiographic follow-up. Failure of conservative management was defined as a patient requiring surgical intervention after initially being managed nonoperatively.RESULTS:
Seventy-four patients were included. Fifteen patients (20%) progressed radiographically. However, only 2 developed radicular symptoms and none developed myelopathy or other catastrophic cord related symptoms. Seven patients (9%) underwent surgery. Indications for surgery included significant radiographic progression and/or radicular symptoms. Risk factors for failure of conservative management included presence of radiculopathy at the time of presentation, a higher body mass index, increased Injury Severity Score, greater initial fracture displacement and more than 2 mm of listhesis.CONCLUSIONS:
Patients with non-displaced or minimally displaced facet fractures who do not have neurological symptoms at the time of presentation can safely be managed conservatively with careful observation and follow-up.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Radiculopatía
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Enfermedades de la Médula Espinal
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Centros Traumatológicos
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Índice de Masa Corporal
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Puntaje de Gravedad del Traumatismo
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Estudios Retrospectivos
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Factores de Riesgo
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Estudios de Seguimiento
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Clasificación
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Estudio Clínico
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Revista:
Asian Spine Journal
Año:
2017
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Article